Charlotte’s local bakery and coffee scene thrives on independent, neighborhood-rooted roasters and scratch-made patisseries. From eclectic French-inspired cafes to cozy workspaces and specialty donut shops, Queen City cafes offer everything from flaky cruffins to ethically sourced pour-overs.
Charlotte Bakeries and Coffee Shops:
Amelie’s Uptown | French Bakery & Cafe
380 S College St; Charlote, NC 28202 | (704) 899-0088
A wildly popular, locally-owned bakery and cafe famous for its eclectic, whimsical atmosphere and French-inspired sweets.
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2023 Beatties Ford Rd #500; Charlotte, NC 28216 | (980) 349-5595
Relaxed coffeehouse with a collection of vintage memorabilia and Black artwork alongside signature lattes with names like “The Foxy Brown” and “Nikki Gingervanni.”
Canal Coffee Company
8156 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd; Charlotte, NC 28216 | (980) 355-0364
Drive-through coffee shop offering breakfast and desserts, plus a kids’ menu.
Coffee Republic
14825 Ballantyne Village Way Suite 135; Charlotte, NC 28277 | (704) 248-8921
Casual, cozy cafe serving specialty coffees and teas plus quiche, sandwiches and breakfast pastries with free wifi.
Haraz Coffee House
1204 Central Ave #100; Charlotte, NC 28204 | (980) 207-1781
Coffee, tea and sweets joint boasting a menu of latte flavors and cake, plus a clean, inviting atmosphere.
Hex Coffee, Kitchen, & Natural Wines
201 Camp Rd Suite 103; Charlotte, NC 28206 | (704) 899-1694
A Japanese-inspired cafe in Camp North End known for its specialty coffee (pour-overs, espresso, cold brew) with a selection of natural wines and a unique food menu featuring items like miso waffles, spam musubi, and burgers.
The Salty Donut
1711 Commonwealth Ave Suite 110; Charlotte, NC 28205 | (980) 246-4150
Artisanal donut shoppe and coffee bar focusing on chef-made, small-batch, craft donuts
Sunflour Baking Company
5040 State Hwy 49; Harrisburg, NC 28075 | (980) 258-8000
A bakery and coffee shop serving breakfast, brunch, pastries, muffins, sandwiches and more.
Vavela Café
440 E McCullough Dr #210; Charlotte, NC 28262 | (704) 817-9208
A Turkish-inspired coffee shop known for its wood-fire roasted coffee, specialty lattes (like Pistachio Latte), teas (including Moroccan Mint), and a menu that features items like chicken pesto sandwiches, avocado toast, and desserts.
Villani’s Bakery
901 Pecan Ave; Charlotte, NC 28205 | (704) 334-0550
A family-owned New York-Italian bakery known for scratch-made pastries, cake, and coffee, with a wide selection of items ike cannoli, croissants, and custom cakes, and is open late, Tuesday through Sunday.
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